Would a child know that he is sensory?
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I watch my SIL's kids every so often. When I am with them and DC 1 starts acting up, all I have to do is give him a look or threaten to take away a privilege and he straightens up. With her she claims "it is a sensory day". She will even go as far as to ask this 5 year old "is it a sensory day?" and he will say that to her sometimes. Ex. He is standing at the bottom of the stairs screaming because he doesn't want to get ready for bed then he says "but its a sensory day" and he is allowed to stay up till 11 pm.
Is this just an excuse? Seems like "sensory" would be something that the child just has, and cannot really control, not say it as a reason for bad behavior. I feel like this behavior from parents is getting to be quite common, along with making everything a "transition". |
Anonymous
| Huh? |
Anonymous
| He's modeling parent behavior. He knows saying that word gets him a pass. Kids are very good at looking for any opening. |
Anonymous
This, however, he truly may have sensory issues. It can often be code for ADHD or Autism, but many kids without those diagnoses can have reactions to sensory overloads. The parents and the kid should probably do behavioral therapy. |
maril332
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What about the OP was difficult to understand???? 
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Anonymous
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He could very well have sensory issues (or something more, as PP suggests), but be able to pull it together one time to please you, though he doesn't have it in him to pull it together at all times.
And yes, when older, kids know they have sensory issues, and can better articulate them and deal with their behavior. |
Anonymous
What does a "sensory" day mean? Aren't we all sensory beings? |
Anonymous
| Sounds like OP just wants to feel superior to her SIL. Most kids listen to other adults better and like to push back with their parents a bit. OP, either watch your SIL's children or don't but don't judge your SIL. |
Anonymous
| And no child "is sensory" -- he or she may have challenges with respect to sensory integration or sensory dysfunction or may benefit from a different sensory input. OP, are you a parent yourself? |
Anonymous
| "Is it a sensory day?" -- Pansy-ass parenting at its finest! |
Anonymous
Perhaps an eye roll would be in order in the Special Concerns forum, but this is Off-Topic. Not everyone knows the lingo. Go have a cigarette and get over yourself. |
Anonymous
In a way, isn't that the whole point? OP is asking questions and making judgments about things she doesn't really understand or have the full picture on |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| Sensory and anxiety are the new trendy "diagnosis." Some kids really do have the issues but it is also used as a scapegoat. I'd not make a big deal over it and not allow it to impact what you do with the kid. Mine has delays but we treat him just the same. |
Anonymous
We're all sensory beings. |